Press Release

Issued by Air Partner.

May 11, 2012

Royal Warrant holder, Air Partner, looks at current trends within the private aviation industry ahead of the 12th annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva this month.

Mark Briffa, CEO of Air Partner Group Plc, says, "While the market remains challenging, we are starting to see improvement in the private aviation sector; sales in our Private Jets division are 30% ahead year on year. We are also seeing a growth of business in emerging markets, particularly in Asia, as well as the development of new 'hubs' for private jet activity. Enquiries are being generated in Ukraine and Russia, where we expect demand for private jet charters to continue to grow."

David Macdonald, Director of Sales for Air Partner Private Jets, also comments; "High net worth individuals continue to use private aviation, and we are well-placed to grow in this market. Increasingly, our clients are looking for flexibility, high quality and financial robustness, which is where Air Partner's reputation differentiates us from the competition. As the only aviation company with a Royal Warrant, and the winner of Global Traveler's 'Best Private Jet Company in Europe' award, Air Partner is recognised as a trusted industry leader. In today's climate, Air Partner's JetCard and ad hoc charter offerings provide a more flexible and economical way of enjoying the benefits of private aviation, without the contractual or financial obligations associated with other forms of private aviation."

Mark, David and the rest of the Air Partner Private Jet team will be at EBACE 2012, and are available for media interview or background discussions. They can be reached on T. +44 777 625 3482.